Name: Sofar Sounds: Live Music Night in Highland Park
Start: 2026-10-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Yana's Speakeasy

Yana's Speakeasy

Sofar Sounds is coming to Highland Park!
Join us for an intimate night of live music featuring three secret artists across multiple genres at Yana’s Speakeasy.
The lineup stays a surprise until the show — just grab a ticket, show up, and discover something new.
Great live music, closer to home — no trip downtown required.
Doors: 7:30 PM 
Show: 8:00 PM
Tickets are limited.

Local Event: Sofar Sounds: Live Music Night in Highland Park

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Highland Park

Illinois

Sofar Sounds: Live Music Night in Highland Park

Sofar Sounds is coming to Highland Park!
Join us for an intimate night of live music featuring three secret artists across...

Christ Our Hope Parish (Immaculate Conception)

Are you longing for more- more meaning, connection, or a deeper relationship with God? Alpha is an 11 week journey that invites you to explore life's biggest questions and encounter Jesus in a warm and welcoming environment. Each week includes a shared meal, a short video and honest conversation in small groups. Whether you're curious about faith, returning after a time away, or seeking to go deeper, Alpha is a place to belong, to be heard, and to rediscover the joy of Christian life. Come and see to try it out. There is no pressure to continue. Please use the link to register.

Local Event: Alpha

Alpha

Are you longing for more- more meaning, connection, or a deeper relationship with God? Alpha is an 11 week journey that invites...

Port Clinton Square

The City of Highland Park is thrilled to announce an eclectic line-up of coordinated entertainment and cuisine as part of the 2026 Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton series. Select Fridays, July 10 through September 25 at Port Clinton Square in Downtown Highland Park, the public is invited to take a trip around the world - without ever leaving Highland Park. Attendees will partake in global cuisine from a different onsite local Highland Park restaurant each week while enjoying accompanying world music and entertainment. No passport necessary.
Over the course of ten Friday evenings, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to Port Clinton Square and start their summer weekends with free live music for the entire family. Concerts will generally run from 6 PM - 8 PM. Please note there will be no concerts July 24 or August 28, and the July 10 concert will take place from 5 PM - 7 PM. The season finale on September 25 will be held from 4 PM – 8 PM and feature the return of the ever-popular Scarecrow Trail through Downtown Highland Park. Over one dozen Downtown businesses will decorate seasonal scarecrows in front of their shops, creating a fun and festive Scarecrow Trail. Attendees will be able to vote “best in show, with the winner being announced during Stews &amp; Brews on October 10.
Tamales will turn up the heat in Downtown Highland Park with their beloved Mexican cuisine. Salsa dancers will groove to the tunes of the Cecy Santana Trio and Orquesta Alta Vida in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

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Port Clinton Concert Series: Sabor De Libertad

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Highland Park High School band students are washing cars to raise money for the band program.
Saturday, September 19, 10am–4pm, in the H-Entrance parking lot at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave.
$10 per car. Cash or card at the lot — no advance tickets, just pull in.
Proceeds support the HPHS Bandstand, the parent booster organization behind the school's band program. Funds go toward guest clinicians, tutoring scholarships, and trip support for families who need it.

Local Event: HPHS Band Car Wash Fundraiser

HPHS Band Car Wash Fundraiser

Highland Park High School band students are washing cars to raise money for the band program.
Saturday, September 19, 10am–4pm,...

Sabor A Café Niles - Steakhouse & Live Music Venue

Celebrate the Jewish New Year Concert with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band!&nbsp;For this show, special guests musicians and singers will join the group on stage at Sabor a Café in Niles, for "Klezmer Night."

Discover a warm and inviting contemporary setting perfect for date night or a night out with friends and family. Enjoy your dinner before the show or during the performance. You can come for a sumptuous meal or just for drinks.


Klezmer, the traditional music of the Jews of the Shtetls of Eastern Europe, was brought to America by Jewish immigrants, where it merged with jazz in the early 1900s. From Yiddish folk and theater songs to rollicking dance music, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band has been reinventing the tradition since 1983 with warmth and humor.
Monthly Klezmer Night with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band!
Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sabor a Café, 6873 N. Milwaukee in Niles&nbsp;No cover. Free parking.

About Maxwell Street Klezmer Band:&nbsp;
Founded in 1983 by Lori Lippitz, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band has played at Carnegie Hall, toured Europe, and provided the soundtrack for Chicagoland’s Jewish celebrations for over 4 decades. The band marked its 40th “Bandiversary” at The Old Town School of Folk Music in 2023. The group is releasing a new live album as well as an educational band book series in 2026.&nbsp; 
Reservations recommended: Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://saboracafeniles.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">saboracafeniles.com</a>&nbsp;to make reservations online.<a href="https://www.klezmerband.com/klezmer-night-at-sabor-a-cafe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more about Klezmer Night here.</a>

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The City of Highland Park will celebrate the start of the fall season with its third annual Scarecrow Fest and the grand finale of the 2026 Downtown Concert Series at Port Clinton Square and throughout downtown on Sept. 25 from 4-8 p.m.
Attendees can stroll through Highland Park’s Central Business District to discover more than two dozen uniquely decorated scarecrows displayed throughout participating downtown businesses and vote for the “Best in Show Scarecrow.”
The celebration continues at Port Clinton Square with family-friendly activities, live music, food and drinks, and fall-themed fun. Activities include face painting, airbrush tattoos, pumpkin crafts, Wizard of Oz characters, including Dorothy and Glinda, and larger-than-life scarecrow puppets.
Live performances will include Miss Jamie’s Farm from 4-4:30 p.m., Istvan &amp; His Imaginary Band from 4:45-5:15 p.m., Ben Tatar &amp; The Tatar Tots from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Taylor &amp; Mane from 6:30-8 p.m.
Local food and drink vendors will be onsite, with beverages available for attendees 21 and older. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of fall festivities, live entertainment and community fun in downtown Highland Park. Don't miss this festive fall celebration in downtown Highland Park!

Local Event: Scarecrow Fest

Scarecrow Fest

The City of Highland Park will celebrate the start of the fall season with its third annual Scarecrow Fest and the grand finale...

The City of Highland Park is thrilled to announce an eclectic line-up of coordinated entertainment and cuisine as part of the 2026 Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton series. Select Fridays, July 10 through September 25 at Port Clinton Square in Downtown Highland Park, the public is invited to take a trip around the world - without ever leaving Highland Park. Attendees will partake in global cuisine from a different onsite local Highland Park restaurant each week while enjoying accompanying world music and entertainment. No passport necessary.
Over the course of ten Friday evenings, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to Port Clinton Square and start their summer weekends with free live music for the entire family. Concerts will generally run from 6 PM - 8 PM. Please note there will be no concerts July 24 or August 28, and the July 10 concert will take place from 5 PM - 7 PM. The season finale on September 25 will be held from 4 PM – 8 PM and feature the return of the ever-popular Scarecrow Trail through Downtown Highland Park. Over one dozen Downtown businesses will decorate seasonal scarecrows in front of their shops, creating a fun and festive Scarecrow Trail. Attendees will be able to vote “best in show, with the winner being announced during Stews &amp; Brews on October 10.
Commemorate fall with scarecrows, pumpkins, great food, live music, and family fun! The Downtown Concerts Season Finale features a line-up of family-friendly music and activities, seasonal decor, and a Scarecrow Trail through town to see over two dozen festive scarecrows, each uniquely decorated by local businesses, to cast a vote for “Best in Show.”

Local Event: Port Clinton Concert Series: Scarecrow Fest

Port Clinton Concert Series: Scarecrow Fest

Binny's Beverage Depot - Highland Park

Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF) will bring together residents, local businesses, restaurants, and community supporters for its annual Gather for Good celebration on Friday, September 25, from 6:30 to 9 PM at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Highland Park. The event offers an opportunity to enjoy great food and drinks, connect with neighbors, and support HPCF’s grants to nonprofits that meet the needs of our community.

Local Event: Gather for Good

Gather for Good

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The Ninth Annual Event for the GPF Foundation​ features a keynote appearance by Ryan Knutson​, Editor &amp; Co-Host of ​T​he Journal, the daily podcast from the Wall Street Journal​. ​Lake Forest's Larry Potash, WGN-TV, ​w​ill again be emcee. ​Funds raised support the GPF Foundation’s goal of “Saving Lives Through Awareness.”
Ryan Knutson is a co-host and senior news editor of “The Journal,” a daily podcast produced by the Wall Street Journal that explores the forces driving global events, markets and major companies. Previously he worked at PBS and ProPublica, building a reputation for sharp investigative reporting and clear, accessible storytelling. Just like the GPF Foundation, Ryan's work helps bring awareness and understanding about news and events that impact us all.
In addition to the cocktail party, seated meal and conviviality, guests at the Annual Event will also hear an update on GPF Foundation initiatives from Ross and Nancy Friedman, Board Chair and Director, respectively. Current activities include:

<ul><li>Continued progress on the Blind Spot, an educational video game that has moved into the third phase of development to explore commercial viability.</li><li>First-responder and health professional training and partnerships.</li><li>Development of a diagnostic scoring system for medical professionals.</li><li>On-going Harm Reduction training for at-risk communities.</li><li>The launch of an Associate Board made up of young adult volunteers to help spread awareness on harm reduction and the Foundation’s life-saving work. </li></ul>

Local Event: An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event

An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF...

The Ninth Annual Event for the GPF Foundation​ features a keynote appearance by Ryan Knutson​, Editor & Co-Host of ​T​he...

An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event

Wayfarer Theater

Experience the Chicago premiere of 'The Kid Officer,' a powerful coming-of-age film set during history's darkest hour from the Emmy award-winning team of 'They Survived Together.' This special screening by John Rokosny includes an exclusive Q&amp;A session with the director and producer.

Local Event: The Kid Officer

The Kid Officer

Experience the Chicago premiere of 'The Kid Officer,' a powerful coming-of-age film set during history's darkest hour from the...

Lake Forest College

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr. Rachel Whidden for the return of this highly-acclaimed community engagement series
Artificial Intelligence and Everyday Life: Understanding, Engaging, and Applying AI
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, October 8
Course times: Thursday evenings, 6-8:30 p.m.
Course dates: October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we learn, work, create, communicate, and make decisions. Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this five-week series offers an accessible introduction to AI while exploring the ethical, social, cultural, and philosophical questions it raises – through demonstrations, discussion, and real-world case studies designed to help participants become informed and thoughtful users of these emerging technologies. Each week will highlight a new topic and begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/ai-series-x86317" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course

Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Explore the power of artificial intelligence in everyday life—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Benjamin Zeller and Dr....

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course

Northbrook's New Home for Pretzels & Cinnamon Rolls

Auntie Anne’s & Cinnabon Northbrook

Auntie Anne's &amp; Cinnabon brings two beloved brands together under one roof in Northbrook. Conveniently located at 1036 Willow Road in the Willow Festival shopping center, this unique location is the only combined Auntie Anne's &amp; Cinnabon in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs and features a standalone storefront for easy access. Guests can enjoy Auntie Anne's famous hand-rolled pretzels, pretzel nuggets, and refreshing beverages alongside Cinnabon's world-famous cinnamon rolls, BonBites, and other sweet treats. Whether you're looking for a quick snack, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a dessert to share, there's something for every craving. The location also offers catering options, including pretzel buckets, cinnamon roll trays, and other crowd-pleasing favorites perfect for office meetings, school events, parties, and family gatherings. Everything is baked fresh throughout the day, delivering the warm, delicious flavors that have made both brands favorites for generations. Join us for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Monday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m. and experience why some things are better together.

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YogaSix Highland Park

At YogaSix Highland Park, we believe yoga should be accessible, empowering, and energizing for everybody. Our modern, welcoming studio offers a variety of heated and non-heated classes designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice. From strength-building Power and Sculpt + Flow classes to restorative Slow Flow and Restore experiences, every class is designed to help you move, sweat, reset, and reconnect. More than just a workout, YogaSix Highland Park is a community-focused space where members can show up exactly as they are. Our experienced instructors create an inclusive environment that feels supportive, motivating, and approachable—without intimidation or pressure. We focus on movement that feels good, music that keeps the energy high, and experiences that leave you feeling stronger both physically and mentally. Located in the heart of Highland Park, our studio is proud to offer a consistent schedule of classes seven days a week, special workshops, wellness events, and opportunities to connect with others in the community. Whether you’re looking to build strength, reduce stress, improve flexibility, or simply carve out time for yourself, YogaSix Highland Park is here to support your goals. We’re more than a yoga studio—we’re a place to sweat, grow, breathe, and belong.

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Trinity Episcopal

Trinity Episcopal is a welcoming church community located at 425 Laurel Avenue in the heart of Highland Park, Illinois. As a historic spiritual home, the church serves the local area by providing regular worship services, Bible study, and active community ministry programs. Beyond its religious services, Trinity Episcopal functions as a versatile community center and event venue. The church offers flexible, historic spaces suitable for a variety of needs, including wedding ceremonies, funeral services, concerts, performances, and private gatherings. Their facilities are designed to accommodate groups of all sizes, making them a popular choice for local events and community-focused activities. Visitors and event organizers can expect a warm, inclusive environment that balances historic charm with modern functionality. Whether you are seeking a place for spiritual growth or a unique venue for your next celebration, Trinity Episcopal provides a dedicated space to bring people together.

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North Shore School of Dance

For over 35 years, the North Shore School of Dance (NSSD) has been a leader in dance education and professional training. Our dedicated faculty provides high-quality instruction in a nurturing, disciplined, and inspiring environment. We strive to educate the mind, body, and soul—honoring the tradition of dance as an art form. At NSSD, we don’t just teach routines—we teach students how to dance. Our training builds confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills Classes are offered in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, Pre-school dance, Mommy and me, and adult classes.

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